Where to get M6 Radiator?
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Where to get M6 Radiator?
I could've sworn that 93-97 fbody's with manual trannys came with a radiator that didn't have a tranny cooler (automatics did). I'm looking to replace my radiator in my '95 and every autoparts store and online dealer I've searched at only have radiators with tranny coolers (besides BeCool, over $500 a piece)
I have an auto car, but I have an aftermarket cooler so I'd like to get a radiator without a tranny cooler. I figure without the tranny cooler, there would be a bit more capacity in the radiator itself, and it would look cleaner as well in the engine bay.
I'd rather not buy a used one, anybody have any suggestions?
I have an auto car, but I have an aftermarket cooler so I'd like to get a radiator without a tranny cooler. I figure without the tranny cooler, there would be a bit more capacity in the radiator itself, and it would look cleaner as well in the engine bay.
I'd rather not buy a used one, anybody have any suggestions?
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I doubt they stock a manual only radiator any more. It's probably cheaper overall to do only one model. If just the tank for the manual is still available, perhaps you could swap it out (if you wanted to go to all that trouble). I thought I had read that it was advisable to loop your auxiliary cooler with the stock cooler?
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PM this guy.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=20727
I've bought a lot of stuff from him since he's local to me. He has a **** ton of LT1/LS1 radiators for sale.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=20727
I've bought a lot of stuff from him since he's local to me. He has a **** ton of LT1/LS1 radiators for sale.
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... and if you settle and get one from a parts store be prepared to do a few things before it works properly.
The ports for the reservoir, coolant return and low coolant sensor may be undersized. This means you may have to use hose clamps on the hoses because the stock clamps may not have enough pressure to keep the hoses from leaking, and you will have to message the sensor hole a bit to get the sensor to fit properly. The mounts for the sensor brackets may also be a little out of whack and take a bit of doing to get them to fit properly.
At the very least, test fit the low coolant sensor in the radiator before putting it in place. Makes your life a whole lot easier.
The ports for the reservoir, coolant return and low coolant sensor may be undersized. This means you may have to use hose clamps on the hoses because the stock clamps may not have enough pressure to keep the hoses from leaking, and you will have to message the sensor hole a bit to get the sensor to fit properly. The mounts for the sensor brackets may also be a little out of whack and take a bit of doing to get them to fit properly.
At the very least, test fit the low coolant sensor in the radiator before putting it in place. Makes your life a whole lot easier.
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I doubt they stock a manual only radiator any more. It's probably cheaper overall to do only one model. If just the tank for the manual is still available, perhaps you could swap it out (if you wanted to go to all that trouble). I thought I had read that it was advisable to loop your auxiliary cooler with the stock cooler?
PM this guy.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=20727
I've bought a lot of stuff from him since he's local to me. He has a **** ton of LT1/LS1 radiators for sale.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=20727
I've bought a lot of stuff from him since he's local to me. He has a **** ton of LT1/LS1 radiators for sale.
... and if you settle and get one from a parts store be prepared to do a few things before it works properly.
The ports for the reservoir, coolant return and low coolant sensor may be undersized. This means you may have to use hose clamps on the hoses because the stock clamps may not have enough pressure to keep the hoses from leaking, and you will have to message the sensor hole a bit to get the sensor to fit properly. The mounts for the sensor brackets may also be a little out of whack and take a bit of doing to get them to fit properly.
At the very least, test fit the low coolant sensor in the radiator before putting it in place. Makes your life a whole lot easier.
The ports for the reservoir, coolant return and low coolant sensor may be undersized. This means you may have to use hose clamps on the hoses because the stock clamps may not have enough pressure to keep the hoses from leaking, and you will have to message the sensor hole a bit to get the sensor to fit properly. The mounts for the sensor brackets may also be a little out of whack and take a bit of doing to get them to fit properly.
At the very least, test fit the low coolant sensor in the radiator before putting it in place. Makes your life a whole lot easier.
When I replaced mine recently all I found was A4 radiators so thats what I bought. Murray rad $109 at Oreillys. I notice no difference in cooling. Like SSR said you need to clean up the hose nipples to remove the casting flash. I had to file down the flange for the coolant lvl sensor so the retaining wire would snap around behind it.
I checked out their website, I'll have to talk to one of their reps tomorrow and see if they can hook me up. How long ago did you get yours and what was the cost if you don't mind me asking?
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PM this guy.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=20727
I've bought a lot of stuff from him since he's local to me. He has a **** ton of LT1/LS1 radiators for sale.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=20727
I've bought a lot of stuff from him since he's local to me. He has a **** ton of LT1/LS1 radiators for sale.